Butternut Squash, Winter Squash
Cucurbitamoschata 'Hercules'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Cultivar: Hercules

Category

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds